Who is Adolf Hitler? Watch this video to learn more about his background:
(NOTE: "doss house" is a homeless shelter)
According to "Biography: Adolf Hitler for Kids": "Once entering politics, Hitler discovered that he was gifted in giving speeches. His speeches were powerful and people believed what he said. Hitler joined the Nazi party and soon became its leader. He promised Germany that if he became leader he would restore Germany to greatness in Europe. In 1933 he was elected Chancellor of Germany. After becoming Chancellor, there was no stopping Hitler. He had studied his idol, Benito Mussolini of Italy, about how to install a fascist government and become a dictator. Soon Hitler was dictator of Germany.
In order for Germany to grow, Hitler thought the country needed more land or "living space". He first attached Austria as part of Germany and then took over part of Czechoslovakia. This wasn't enough, however. On September 1, 1939 Germany invaded Poland and World War II began. Hitler formed an alliance with the Axis Powers of Japan and Italy. They were fighting the Allied Powers of Britain, France, the Soviet Union, and the United States."
This 4-minute video will briefly "set the stage" for your better understanding of World War II, which included Hitler's Holocaust. While watching, consider the mood that it creates in you and its viewers. How does the music help create this mood. (Do you think it's appropriate?) Also consider: Do you think it's possible for something like this to take place again in today's day and age? Why or why not? Record your reflection on your assignment handout.
Study this interactive map carefully. Click on each year-by-year progression option to view each map for the years of 1939-1945. During which years does it appear that Hitler's German army was at the height of its power?
Post a "Comment" about the information learned in this task. You may either respond to a discussion question that was posed and posted by a peer or your teacher, or you may start your own discussion topic.
TASK #2: Learn more about Hitler's plan.
(NOTE: "doss house" is a homeless shelter)
According to "Biography: Adolf Hitler for Kids": "Once entering politics, Hitler discovered that he was gifted in giving speeches. His speeches were powerful and people believed what he said. Hitler joined the Nazi party and soon became its leader. He promised Germany that if he became leader he would restore Germany to greatness in Europe. In 1933 he was elected Chancellor of Germany. After becoming Chancellor, there was no stopping Hitler. He had studied his idol, Benito Mussolini of Italy, about how to install a fascist government and become a dictator. Soon Hitler was dictator of Germany.
In order for Germany to grow, Hitler thought the country needed more land or "living space". He first attached Austria as part of Germany and then took over part of Czechoslovakia. This wasn't enough, however. On September 1, 1939 Germany invaded Poland and World War II began. Hitler formed an alliance with the Axis Powers of Japan and Italy. They were fighting the Allied Powers of Britain, France, the Soviet Union, and the United States."